Loyiso Langeni
15 September 2015
Western Cape Nature Reserves
says two structures have been lost following fires which started due to lightning
strikes on the De Hoop nature reserve on Monday.
Cape Nature Spokesperson
Justin Lawrence says Cupidoskraal which forms part of the multi day whale trail
hike was burnt down as well as the Lekkerwater cottage
Lawrence added that all hikers
were safely evacuated from the trail on Monday afternoon following lightning
strikes which caused the fires. There have been no injuries.
“A combination of inaccessible
terrain and high winds made it difficult for firefighters to work overnight.
Ground crews from Cape Nature, Overberg District Municipality and Working on
Fire continued to fight the fire today.” Lawrence said.
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